Psychology – Cross-Cultural & International

由于全球范围内心理学的不断发展, international psychology is quickly becoming a more recognized and relevant sub-discipline, 在全球和北美都有.

The future of universities, communities, education, 专业发展有赖于多元化和国际化. Audrey Osler, director of the Centre for Citizenship and Human Rights Education at the University of Leeds, asserts that “education for living together in an interdependent world is not an optional extra, but an essential foundation.”

As a student in this program, you’ll learn major theories, 心理学知识的研究与应用. Our cross-cultural and international psychology program is housed within a psychology major, so you’ll obtain a well-rounded education in the psychology field as well as a global specialization.

As a senior, you’ll focus on an international population/location – either as part of an internship or research project abroad, or with an international population or cross-cultural issue/problem within the United States. You’ll be able to mix both types of experiences (internship and research) based on needs and opportunities.

专门的心理培训

• Most psychology programs are general psychology and students don’t have a chance to specialize or focus on interdisciplinary education.
• Our program is designed for those who have a respect for culture and diversity and who want to make a difference in the lives of others.
• The undergraduate program in psychology at Tiffin University also has concentrations in human services and addictions counseling (which can lead to a chemical dependency counselor license). You have the ability to mix concentrations as part of a major and a minor.

Faculty who lead the program bring vast knowledge and experience to the classroom. They have extensive practical professional experience as well research experience in the areas they teach. 教师通常是该领域的执业医师.

Teaching is often based on applied case studies and real-life experiences of instructors. This blending of theory and real-world experience will give you a broad-based, 心理问题和概念的实践知识, psychological theories, therapeutic practices, research methods, 道德问题及实务, and multicultural awareness.

At the end of your program, you’ll be equipped with career-ready knowledge and skills that include:

• 了解该领域的伦理原则
• Communication skills, including but not limited to professional writing and presentation skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Cultural competency skills
• 认识跨文化心理健康问题的知识和技能
• 关于心理健康治疗循证实践的知识
• 社会科学研究策略方面的知识和技能

In the cross-cultural and international psychology program, you’ll actively engage in learning. 你将参加小组讨论. 你将参与团队工作. 你会分析案例研究，无论是独立的还是作为一个类. 你将与该领域的专业人士进行面谈.

在一个致力于培养文化意识和能力的项目中, 你将检查自己的偏见，以获得意识. You’ll engage in experiential learning activities as well as research to learn more about various groups and cultures, 你会学到与这些不同人群打交道的技巧.

在课程的最后一年, 你将完成实习, 通常是在社区或社会服务机构, and/or you can do a research project related to a cultural or international issue. 心理学专业学生的实习机会包括:

• Firelands社区心理健康和戒毒服务
• Oriana House, a nonprofit organization offering a range of treatment services for individuals struggling with chemical dependency who are involved in the criminal justice system.
• 莫里森之家，为严重精神疾病患者提供的居住设施
• Seneca County Family & Children First Council
• 塞内卡县就业和家庭服务中心
• Seneca County Youth Center

You’re also encouraged to have a cross-cultural and/or international educational experience through an internship, short-term international educational trip and/or study abroad semester experience. Tiffin University students have traveled and received college credit for learning in places like Greece, Turkey, Brazil, Mexico, United Kingdom and Russia.

CURRICULUM

CONCENTRATION: 跨文化和国际心理学 – 3 hours each

• 心理咨询中的文化能力- 3小时
• PSY425跨文化和国际心理学- 3小时
• 和平与社会正义- 3小时
• 社会多元文化问题(w) - 3小时
• 接下来的两个- 6小时
  • 语言和/或语言(ARB/SPA)
• 接下来的两个- 6小时
  • SCS470 Internship I
  • SCS471 Internship II
  • SCS491 Senior Seminar I
  • SCS492 Senior Seminar II

Total = 24 hours

This is a sample course sequence to illustrate course offerings for this major. Consult the official Academic Bulletin for detailed registration and advising information.

SAMPLE COURSES

心理咨询中的文化能力(CSL430) – Self-awareness, knowledge and skill development are required in counseling members of racially and ethnically diverse populations. This course will explore a wide variety of issues regarding diversity and multiculturalism in counseling, 主要关注的是态度, 具备文化能力所需的知识和技能.

社会多元文化问题(SOC360) – Sociopsycho-historical development of sex roles within contemporary society. Analysis of the significant influences social institutions play throughout development of sex roles.

FORMAT

On Campus – Offered in a 15-week semester format with start dates of January and August

CONCENTRATIONS

其他心理学专业:

• Addictions Counseling
• Human Services

Chemical dependency counselors are in short supply and high demand in the state of Ohio, making employability in the field upon graduation and obtaining licensure highly likely.

CAREERS

• 成瘾或心理健康案例经理
• Adoption Agencies
• 儿童发展专员
• Community Organizer
• Cultural-Diversity Trainer
• Drug & 戒酒康复中心
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Foster Care Organizations
• Graduate School
• Head Start Programs
• Hospice Centers
• International Organizations
• Mental Health Organizations
• Nursing Homes
• Program Evaluator
• 心理教育专家
• Research and People-Oriented Jobs in the Criminal Justice and Business Fields (e.g. Human Resources)
• 集体之家的住宅经理
• Social Services Coordinator
• 受害者服务机构